The Ball That Turned the Series
The basketball that OG Anunoby tapped into the air for the game‑winning tip‑in during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals will be offered to collectors on June 30, when Sotheby’s launches an auction that also features memorabilia from the series.
That single play not only ended the New York Knicks’ 29‑point deficit but also rewrote the record books as the biggest comeback ever recorded in a Finals game, shifting the momentum of the entire championship.
The Knicks rode that surge to a 3‑1 series lead and closed it out with another comeback in Game 5, a performance that left even the San Antonio Spurs — who had held double‑digit leads in every contest — unable to recover.
Beyond the ball, the auction showcases game‑worn jerseys from Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama, a net that was used in the decisive moments, and panels salvaged from the Madison Square Garden court, giving fans a tangible piece of the historic venue.
A Title Long Awaited
For New York, the victory represents more than a championship; it is the culmination of decades of near‑misses and the payoff of a roster that blended veteran poise with youthful explosiveness, a narrative that will be recounted whenever the iconic tip‑in ball changes hands.